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The HRTech Wire →This week's briefing →Submit newsPublish a sponsored article — $300Workday and DailyPay Partner to Deliver On-Demand Pay Across U.S. and Canada
Workday and DailyPay have announced a strategic partnership to provide on-demand pay solutions for millions of workers across the U.S. and Canada. The integration with Workday HCM and Payroll will allow employees, particularly frontline and
Venture CapitalWorkWhile Secures $23 Million Series B, Fueling AI-Powered Revolution in $650B Staffing Industry
WorkWhile , an AI-driven labor platform transforming the $650B staffing industry, has raised $23 million in a Series B round led by Rethink Impact. The company leverages machine learning to match businesses with reliable hourly workers, ach
Product NewsHomebase Launches AI Hiring & Scheduling Assistants for Small Businesses
Homebase has launched two AI-powered assistants—Hiring Assistant and Scheduling Assistant—to tackle the biggest time-consuming challenges for small businesses: hiring and scheduling. Built specifically for hourly teams, these tools automate
Product NewsgoHappy Launches Frontline Referrals to Transform Hourly Workforce Hiring
goHappy, a leader in frontline employee engagement, has launched Frontline Referrals , a revolutionary tool designed to modernize hourly worker recruitment. This no-app, text-based solution enables frontline staff to refer friends and forme
Venture CapitalCanada-Based Ribbon Lands $8M to Build the AI-First Hiring Platform for High-Turnover Industries
Ribbon , an AI-native hiring platform, aims to fix the broken recruitment system by offering intelligent, voice-based interviews and real-time analytics that drastically reduce hiring times and improve candidate experiences. Backed by $8M i
Venture CapitalJobGet Acquires Snagajob, Creating the Largest Hourly Workforce Job Platform in the U.S.
JobGet has acquired Snagajob , creating the largest hourly workforce job platform in the U.S., connecting over 100 million workers with millions of job opportunities in industries like food service, retail, and healthcare. The acquisition e
Venture CapitalTeamBridge Secures $28 Million in Series B Funding to Revolutionize HR Software for Hourly Workers
TeamBridge , an HR tech startup founded by former Uber executives, has secured $28 million in Series B funding, led by Mayfield with participation from General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures, raising its total funding to $41.5 million. This
Venture CapitalSprockets Expands Workforce Solutions with HourWork Acquisition: A New Era for Hourly Worker
Sprockets , an AI-powered hiring solution, has acquired HourWork , a leading platform specializing in post-hire engagement and retention. This acquisition aims to enhance Sprockets' product offerings, covering every stage of the employment
Venture CapitalChime Financial's $173 Million Acquisition of Salt Labs: A Step Towards IPO Ambitions
Chime Financial has acquired Salt Labs to enhance financial progress for everyday Americans. Both companies aim to empower employees by leveraging the Chime platform. Jason Lee, CEO of Salt Labs, will lead the new Chime Enterprise unit to d
Company NewsSalt Labs Offers Lifeline to Employees Left Adrift by Blueboard’s Sudden Shutdown
In an unexpected turn of events that has sent ripples through the HR industry, Blueboard, a prominent experiential employee recognition platform based in San Diego, announced its abrupt shutdown on March 12, 2024. This sudden closure left h
Company NewsWhen I Work Launches Payroll to Revolutionize Workforce Management for Small Businesses
When I Work, an esteemed player in shift-based workforce management software servicing over 200,000 global workplaces, proudly introduces When I Work Payroll. This innovative solution integrates payroll with scheduling and time tracking for
Venture CapitalSalt Labs Raises Additional $8M to Bring Loyalty Earned Assets to the Workforce
Third Prime invests $8 million in Salt Labs, bringing the total amount raised by the company to $18 million in less than a year NEW YORK , Dec. 19, 2023 Salt Labs , a loyalty and financial technology company that bridges the gap be
Company NewsMajority of Hourly Workers Unconcerned About AI Replacing Their Jobs
The 5th Annual Branch Report reveals insights into the perspectives of hourly workers regarding AI's impact on job security. Contrary to popular belief, a significant number of these workers are not worried about AI replacing their jobs. Th
Company News3 Ways Workforce Management Software Reduces Labor Costs
The article discusses the rising labor costs, especially for organizations employing hourly and frontline workers, amidst increased operating expenses, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages. A strategic approach to workforce managem
Company NewsWorkstream Launches First Multilingual AI Chatbot Built for Hourly Workforce Management
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2023 - Workstream , the smart people management platform for the hourly workforce, announced today its new, groundbreaking multilingual and customizable AI chatbot, Workstream Assistant. As the flagship product in th
Venture CapitalClair raises $175 million in funding to launch first free, on-demand pay solution powered by Pathward®, N.A., to help front-line workers get paid same day
July 6, 2023 – Clair , a mission-driven fintech company, today announced it raised $175 million in funding to launch the first free, consumer-friendly, on-demand pay solution as a consumer lending program backed by an FDIC-insured bank. Th
Venture CapitalInstawork Raises $60M to Invest in Artificial Intelligence, Optimizing How Businesses Connect With Skilled Hourly Workers
The flexible work platform revolutionizes how businesses find qualified and reliable workers. SAN FRANCISCO, May 18, 2023 - Instawork , the leading platform for connecting businesses with skilled hourly workers, announced today it has rais
Venture CapitalMitratech Acquires Talent Management Platform TalentReef
The acquisition further demonstrates Mitratech’s commitment to HR compliance & efficiency AUSTIN, TX – August 10, 2022 – Today, Mitratech, a leading global provider of legal, compliance, and HR software, is pleased to announce that it ha
Venture CapitalJobGet, the #1 App for Hourly Workers, Announces $52M Funding and New Executive Additions
June 23, 2022 - JobGet, the #1 mobile app for hourly workers, today announced that it has raised $52M in Series B funding including $12M in venture debt financing. JAZZ Venture Partners and Sanabil Investments co-led the round, with partici
Venture CapitalFountain Raises an Additional $100M to Extend its Series C Funding
The new Series C extension, led by B Capital Group, enables Fountain to continue powering high volume hiring June 15, 2022 (SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) – Fountain , the world's leading applicant tracking system (ATS) for high volume hiring, to
Venture CapitalHourly.io Announces $27M Series A
We have some very exciting news to share—we raised $27 million! It’s such an incredible accomplishment for all our team members who worked hard to get us here, and we’re grateful to our new and existing investors who believe in our vision t

Chattr raises $3.7 Million to Fix Hourly Hiring Through AI
TAMPA – Chattr , a leading end-to-end AI hiring automation software that delivers an easier and more efficient hiring process for hourly employees announced a new investment of $3.7 million. Chattr’s latest investment round is led by
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